Swiss houses

21st Aug - Switzerland

---

August 24th 2008
Dion - we’ve now seen your train layout in reality. We have travelled today from Lugano to Bunnen (near Schwyz, south of Zurich). The country side here is amazing! It’s so picturesque; we’ve never stopped so much for photos as we did this trip. Mind you, there were about a billion trains and train stations to see along the way and I’m sure Daniel stopped at all of them! For lunch we stoppe ... read more

Europe » Switzerland » North-East » Zürich

---

The Swiss Confederation was founded in 1291 as a defensive alliance among three cantons. In succeeding years, other localities joined the original three. The Swiss Confederation secured its independence from the Holy Roman Empire in 1499. Switzerland... ... read more